This song is accompanied by a line dance. Particularly danced at most Filipino parties. It is performed by the singing group "Earth, Wind, & Fire".
What is "September"?
100
A gesture used in Filipino culture performed as a sign of respect to elders and as a way of accepting a blessing from the elder. Similar to hand-kissing, the person giving the greeting bows towards the offered hand of the elder and presses his or her forehead on the elder's hand.
What is "Mano" or "Pagmamano"?
100
a type of rice cake from the Philippines traditionally served in banana leaf liner. It is eaten hot or warm and is slightly sweet with a taste very similar to rice pudding.
What is "bibingka"?
100
English translation of "Thank you" *formal*
What is "Salamat Po?"
100
Canadian actress and model best known for her role on ABC Family series Pretty Little Liars. Also a second cousin of Lea Salonga.
Who is Shay Mitchell?
200
This line dance is one of the most popular in the Filipino community and is directly translated to "All All" from Spanish.
What is "Todo Todo"?
200
Filipinos use their hands. This “eating using your hand” culture has been passed on for generations. Young and old, everyone knows how to do it.
What is "kamayan"?
200
Fried sizzled chopped bits of pigs head and liver. Usually seasoned with calamansi and chili peppers and sometimes topped with an egg. There's a local restaurant in Fair Lawn, NJ mostly known for this awesome dish.
What is "Sisig"?
200
Tagalog translation of "You're beautiful"
What is "Maganda Ka"
200
This Filipino- American actress and singer had one of her songs named, "Breaking Free," reach top 10 in the Billboard Hot 100.
What is "Vanessa Hudgens"?
300
This dance mimics the a Filipino bird known as the "tikling" & is one of the most popular traditional dances of the Philippines.
What is "tinikling"?
300
Filipinos tend to use this to point at something
What is "using your lips"?
300
A popular Filipino dessert with mixtures of shaved ice and evaporated milk to which are added various boiled sweet beans, jello and fruits. It is served in a tall glass or bowl. One of the most famous filipino desserts ever.
What is "Halo-Halo"?
300
English translation of "You smell bad."
What is "Mabaho ka?"
300
He was the 14th highest paid athlete in the world as of 2013. He is the current WBO welterweight champion and is currently ranked number four on The Ring pound-for-pound list.
Who is "Manny Pacquiao"?
400
This dance imitates the movements of a duck & is originated in Mindinao.
What is "Itik Itik"?
400
A modern manifestation of the general Philippine practice of pasalubong, where travelers within or without the country are culturally expected to bring home gifts to family, friends and colleagues.
What is "Balikbayan Box"?
400
These are pastries of Chinese origin similar to fried spring rolls popular in Southeast Asia.
What is "lumpia"?
400
Filipino singer and actor sang songs for Disney movies, such as "A Whole New World" in Aladdin, "Reflections" in Mulan, and who also voiced Mulan in the English version of the movie.
Who is "Lea Salonga"?
500
This dance is largely influenced from the Hispanic reign over the Philippines. It uses a fan and handkerchief to create romance between the couple dancing together.
What is "Cariñosa"?
500
When it hits November, the Christmas tree is already up and all the Christmas lights are out. Families with Philippine heritage tend to put up a lantern outside by their doorstep or by the windows facing the entrance of their home.
What is "paról"?
500
Tender pork belly braised in vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, oil, and bay leaves.
What is "pork adobo"?
500
Tagalog translation of "gift"
What is "Pasalubong"?
500
She restored democracy after the long dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos and was(is) also the 11th president of the Philippines.